Driver of pk-up/van inj in clsn w oth mv in traf, sequela

This code signifies that a driver of a pick-up truck or van sustained injuries from a traffic accident involving another motor vehicle, and the current encounter is for the long-term effects or complications of those initial injuries. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now being treated for residual conditions.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic conditions directly resulting from a past collision where they were driving a pick-up truck or van involved with another motor vehicle. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or psychological sequelae stemming from the original accident.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic neck pain, post-traumatic stress disorder).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past pick-up truck/van collision.
• Do not use this code for initial or acute injury encounters; those require codes from the 'V' section for initial encounters.